- Al-Muqtadir: The Dominant, The Determiner, The Creator of All Power
Symbol: The Sun
God says, “Learn the power of suffering love.”
Dear God, You are The Dominant, The Determiner, and The Creator of All Power.
Although You dominate all that is,
You do not push down.
Although You determine the boundaries of our existence,
You do not force Your will.
Although You create all power,
You share Your creative power with us.
All power comes from You.
Without You there is no power.
Thank You for being a gentle master.
I am sorry when I have rebelled against You.
Help me never be one who dominates others.
Please dominate me, determine me, create me.
- Al-Muqaddim: The Giver, The Expediter, The One Who Brings Forward
Symbol: A seal that reads “OK”
God says, “Tell me what you need, and I will help you.”
Dear God, You are The Giver, The Expediter, and The One Who Brings Forward.
You give the Gift of Yourself.
Your presence in my heart and life empowers me.
I can do all through the One who strengthens me.
You are the strong beginning,
The constant support,
And the well-fashioned ending.
To expedite is to help something become accomplished.
What do I wish you would expedite in my life?
What do You need to bring forward in me or through me?
Thank You for giving me a little push when I need it.
I am sorry for when I have dragged my feet.
Help me be an expediter for other people.
- Al-Mu’akhkhir: The Delayer, The One Who Puts Far Away
Symbol: A seal that reads “WAIT”
God says, “Be patient. I am on My way.”
Dear God, You are The Delayer and The One Who Puts Far Away.
You are the God of Paradox: both Expediter and Delayer.
What do I wish You would delay?
What do I wish You would put far from me?
You never delay when I need Your assistance.
You are never far from me.
But You sometimes hide Your presence
So that I will desire You more deeply.
Thank You for always waiting for me.
I am sorry for my frequent delays.
Help me wait for You waiting for me.
Please slow me down.
Please put my faults far away.
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